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Manion was part of an expanded brass section that performed with Springsteen and the E Street band, including Clemons, for a Dec. 7 performance in New Jersey, for an audience of just 60 guests, that was filmed. he also performs on Springsteen's 2010 album, "The Promise."

Barlotta has jammed twice with Springsteen onstage. The first time was when The Boss sat in at a 1989 gig with Gary U.S. Bonds, in whose band Barlotta was then serving as saxophonist and musical director. The second time was when Springsteen jumped on stage to join the Sensational Soul Crusaders at a tribute concert honoring Clemons last July, barely one month after his death.

It is possible, however, that both Barlotta and Manion could end up on the E Street Band tour,as part of a four- or five-piece brass section.

At least, that's the indication from Southside Johnny, who on Tuesday told the New Jersey newspaper The Record: “(Bruce is) stealing my saxophone players to replace Clarence (Clemons, so we steal from each others' bands occasionally.”